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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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